Amaranthus caudatus
Thompson and Morgan
Amaranthus caudatus, also known as love-lies-bleeding, produces striking tassel-like blooms and is a versatile annual plant. Its seeds are highly valued for their ability to produce vibrant plants with cascading red or green flowers, adding dramatic texture and color to gardens. These seeds are easy to cultivate and thrive in various conditions, making them popular among gardeners seeking ornamental and low-maintenance plants.
Why we like it
- Unique, cascading flower tassels create a stunning visual effect.
- Easy to grow from seed with minimal maintenance required.
- Ideal for ornamental use and floral arrangements.
What to know
- Plant in well-draining soil with full sun exposure.
- Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
- Provide regular watering but avoid waterlogging.
- Tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers nutrient-rich conditions.
- Deadhead flowers to promote prolonged blooming.
Flower Colour
Deep red or green.
Flowering Months
June, July, August, September, October.
Height and Spread
Height: Up to 150 cm
Spread: Up to 60 cm
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
A postal fee of €4.00 applies for any seed order. It does not apply to bulbs or seed potatoes or large boxes of wildflower seeds.
Nationwide Shipping Max Weight 27kg (including Northern Ireland) €9.00
This offer applies to most of our products online such as Christmas, plants, gardening, aquatic and pet products. Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed. In this instance, a member of our team will contact you. Our courier company delivers Monday to Friday and not weekends.
Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
If you have ordered compost, furniture that we stock here in Newlands, BBQ or if your order is overweight or bulky, we will personally deliver to Dublin and parts of Co. Kildare or 25Km radius from where we are based.
Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
